GIS and Spatial Database Management

TERA provides comprehensive Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services including cartography, spatial analysis and database management to support critical business, land use and regulatory decision-making. Our Cartographers and GIS Specialists utilize the most current software including ESRI ArcGIS, ArcSDE, Visual Nature Studio and SheetCutter alignment sheet generator.

At TERA, we integrate SPOT5 satellite imagery, Information Handling Services (IHS), and government data sources as well as field data, collected by our team, to provide cartographic products and GIS analysis to support our consulting services and external clients' business needs. The GIS services we provide include:

  • Cartography
  • Environmental alignment sheets
  • Site/route selection
  • Least impact route analysis
  • Cumulative effects analysis
  • Wildlife habitat modeling
  • Stereo photo interpretation with PurView
  • 3D terrain modeling, route fly-through and visual assessment
  • Visual Simulations
  • Database management
  • Web-based GIS application development
  • Maps, graphics and other large format products